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North Korean troops abandon Russian front lines near Ukraine: Report
Recent reports indicated that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Now, there are reports that several North Korean soldiers have already deserted the front lines. On Sunday, Oct. 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed recent reports of North Korea supporting Russia’s war effort. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, it was revealed that… -
SCOTUS weighs RICO case of trucker fired over failed drug test
The Supreme Court will decide whether a trucker can use an anti-racketeering law to recover wages he lost after he was fired for unknowingly using a product that contained THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. The driver is looking to sue the makers of Dixie X — a CBD product advertised as being THC-free —… -
Majority of Americans worried over social media censorship ahead of election
A majority of Americans are worried that social media companies are censoring content related to the 2024 election, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s Voice survey found that 61% of likely voters are concerned about censorship on platforms like Facebook and Google as Election Day approaches. The poll, which surveyed 2,290 likely… -
US fines Lufthansa airlines $4 million over accusations of antisemitism
The United States announced it fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers. The fine, which the U.S. Transportation Department says is the largest it has ever leveled against an airline for civil rights violations, stems from an incident in 2022 where more than 120 travelers were… -
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sues CNN, alleges defamation
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, R, also the state’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, is suing CNN for $50 million for defamation. The lawsuit stems from CNN’s report that claimed Robinson made racist and sexually depraved comments on a pornography message board more than a decade ago. The CNN report detailed Robinson allegedly referring to himself… -
DOJ sues Virginia for purging voter rolls too close to Election Day
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is responding after the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state over its removal of individuals lacking proof of citizenship from voter rolls. This case adds to a growing national debate on how to conduct secure elections while ensuring eligible voters can easily participate. In August 2024, Gov. Youngkin directed the… -
Mysterious white blobs found along Canada’s coastline prompt investigations
Mysterious white blobs have been appearing along Canada’s beaches, prompting concern and curiosity from both the public and experts. The Canadian Coast Guard has reportedly been called in to assist with investigating the situation, which spans approximately 28 miles of coastline. The blobs, varying in size from as small as a coin to as large… -
Sewage-fueled hydrogen car aims for speed record
A hydrogen-powered car, fueled by sewage, aims to break a land speed record. If successful, the car could drive a new wave of sustainability in racing. The Waste2Race prototype (LMP3), built by students at the University of Warwick’s Manufacturing Group, ran on hydrogen produced as a byproduct of cutting-edge wastewater treatment technology. The car itself… -
Tensions create fractured alliance among Biden, Harris staff: Report
Tensions are rising between the teams of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden as the election approaches, according to an Axios report. Ten anonymous sources told Axios that Biden’s aides are struggling with their new supporting role after the president’s withdrawal from the race, creating friction between the two teams — something the… -
Man sentenced to year in prison for selling fake COVID vaccine cards
A man who sold more than 120,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards will spend one year in prison. Nicholas Frank Sciotto, a 34-year-old man from Salt Lake City, will also pay a $40,000 fine for defrauding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This amount represents only a fraction of his profits from the scheme.… -
Switzerland to install solar panels on train tracks, safety concerns remain
Swiss startup Sun-Ways is leading an initiative to install solar panels along the country’s approximately 3,300 miles of railway. The company says that utilizing the rail network could supply nearly a third of the energy required by Switzerland’s transportation sector. This could potentially offset around 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually — roughly equivalent… -
CBS’ Race and Culture Unit criticizes anchor’s tone in Ta-Nahisi book interview
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil’s Sept. 30 interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates has ignited further controversy within the news network. The interview drew attention to CBS’s editorial standards and sparked internal discussions. The network has a Race and Culture unit, established in 2020, to ensure the “tone, content, and intention” of segments are appropriate. According… -
Outnumbered: West struggles to combat expanding Chinese spy network
Western intelligence agencies are raising alarms about the scale of Chinese espionage, calling it larger than anything they’ve encountered before. From cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to physical espionage, China is increasingly seen as a growing threat to global security. According to The Wall Street Journal, the FBI recently reported a Chinese state-linked hack of 260,000…
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